The North Carolina Folk Festival | Greensboro, NC

The North Carolina Folk Festival will take place September 7-9, 2018 in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina

Join us in September as we launch the North Carolina Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, and continue to celebrate the spirit and legacy of the National Folk Festival in our community! Hundreds of incomparable artists. Thousands of smiling faces and dancing people – a weekend where the fun and discovery never stops.

Events and News

NC Folk Fest Welcomes Our State Magazine as Sponsor for the NC Makers Marketplace.

North Carolina Folk Festival organizers today announced that Our State Magazine...

Online Volunteer Registration Opens for the 2018 NC Folk Festival

Over 1000 volunteers needed for 2018 inaugural Festival, running in downtown...

NCFF Announces 8 More Performers!

The NC Folk Festival today announced the addition of eight new artists...

NCFF Announces Ten Performing Artists and Special Guest Curator Rhiannon Giddens

Grammy winner and North Carolina native Rhiannon Giddens will help launch the...

77th National Folk Festival Food Vendors Announced

Folk Festival organizers today announced the 28 food vendors who will be...

National Folk Festival Announces 2017 Schedule for Performers and Stages

The National Folk Festival – America’s longest running free celebration of our...

Festival Organizers Announce 2017 N.C. Arts Marketplace Vendors

The 77th National Folk Festival Announces North Carolina Arts Marketplace Vendors The...

The 77th National Folk Festival Announces Complete List of Artists

Representing a myriad of cultural traditions, 24 groups will be showcased on...

N.C. Folklife Area Program & Artists Announced!

Executive Director of the N.C. Arts Council Wayne Martin and Announces Program...

National Folk Festival Announces 2016 Estimated Attendance

Over 138,000 people are estimated to have attended the 76th National Folk...